Senior Nursery Manager - Child-Led Learning & Outdoor Play

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Birthday leave

Company pension scheme

Sick pay

Training and development opportunities

Staff recognition initiatives

Annual leave increases with service

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is hiring a Nursery Manager at Level 3+ in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on confident leadership, nurturing a child-led learning environment, and maintaining high standards of care and education.

You will oversee staffing, occupancy and budgets, engage with families, and ensure inspection readiness with Ofsted and EYFS compliance. Benefits include pension, sick pay, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential).
• Proven experience as Nursery Manager (essential).
• Strong understanding of EYFS, Ofsted requirements, safeguarding and Early Years regulations.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a nursery team.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and successful operation of the nursery.
• Lead, motivate and support the Early Years team, encouraging professional development and high standards of practice.
• Ensure the nursery delivers high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS.
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Child-led learning

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is hiring a Nursery Manager at Level 3+ in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on confident leadership, nurturing a child-led learning environment, and maintaining high standards of care and education.

You will oversee staffing, occupancy and budgets, engage with families, and ensure inspection readiness with Ofsted and EYFS compliance. Benefits include pension, sick pay, and ongoing training.